SQL The Basics

Strange title isn’t. Is there such a thing as basic SQL(Structured Query Language). Lets try and find out. I will be covering some basics, thus creating a simple table. Making some basic queries and basics on T-SQL (Transact SQL).

Why use databases

Best to begin with a little story I suppose. Why would you want to use a database? Well it’s pretty easy. Databases give you the capability to store massive amounts of data in a orderly manner. With easy and structured access. I can hear those lovers of files shouting that you can do the same with files. I’ll grant them this, files can store information in the same way. But when it comes to quick access or easy manipulation then nothing beats databases.

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